General Manager Safety, Environment and - Canberra, Australia - Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development

Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development

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Canberra, Australia

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Closing Date:

11.59pm AEDT, Sunday 17 March 2024

High Speed Rail Authority

The High Speed Rail Authority (the Authority) is a newly established independent Australian Government Corporate Commonwealth entity responsible for overseeing the development of a high-speed rail network along the east coast of Australia.

This includes providing policy and planning advice and recommendations to the Australian Government and undertaking research and evaluation in relation to the high speed rail network and corridor along the east coast.

East coast high speed rail will be a nationally significant project for Australia and the Authority will support the Australian Government in planning for the future by working closely with state and territory governments and other key stakeholders to develop high speed rail between major cities and key regional centres on order to advance social, economic and population outcomes.

A high speed rail network will allow passengers to travel between major and regional cities at speeds exceeding 250 kilometres per hour.

The first priority of the Authority will be the Sydney to Newcastle corridor with an Australian Government $500 million commitment to start corridor acquisition, planning and early works in consultation with the NSW Government.

The Authority is overseen by an independent Board.

Position:
General Manager Safety, Environment & Sustainability

Reports to:
Executive General Manager Projects & Commercial

Positions reporting in:
Nil.

Purpose of role**:

As General Manager Safety, Environment and Sustainability, you will play a key role in providing safety, environmental and sustainability related expert advice and support for the Sydney to Newcastle Business Case and subsequent HSRA Corporate Plan deliverables for the east coast high speed rail corridor.

You will act as a skilled and trusted advisor, providing recommendations and challenges to senior management to guide decision-making on matter that affect the strategic direction and reputation of the Authority.

Key Responsibilities

Assess key safety, environmental and sustainability aspects of the Sydney to Newcastle Business Case and subsequent HSRA Corporate Plan deliverables for the east coast high speed rail corridor, and provide advice regarding environmental impacts and heritage, emissions, and sustainable design principles.
Develop and implement the interoperability strategy, as well as the Safety Case for high speed rail.
Develop and implement the Authority's sustainability and environmental strategy in alignment with government policies and international standards.
Undertake planning appraisals, assessing against relevant environmental planning legislation with support from the legal team.
Oversee and champion the development and implementation of an integrated WHS framework.
Establish corporate safety, environmental and sustainability management systems, frameworks and policies.
Champion a culture of environmental best practice.
Establish a strategy for organisational sustainability.
Lead the relationship with the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) and develop the accreditation strategy.
Lead safety planning and the development of safety systems and processes.
Oversee the planning, execution and evaluation of safety, sustainability and environmental programs and initiatives.
Collaborate with internal teams to integrate sustainability principles into all projects.
Provide support and advice to respective General Managers with matters regarding Safety, Sustainability and Environment as required.
Scope and oversee work performed by consultants.
Provide high level advice and support on Environment, Sustainability and WHS to the leadership team to enable them to meet their responsibilities and obligations.
Ensure that the Authority adheres to the Government's environmental assessment policies and processes.
Provide advice regarding and ensure compliance with relevant safety, planning and environmental legislation, codes of practice, standards and government policy.
Represent the Authority at government, industry and community forums regarding environment and sustainability matters.
Establishment of corporate WHS management systems, frameworks, reporting and policies.
Establish mechanisms to collect and analyse environmental data and statistics to ensure that environmental reporting meets legislative and stakeholder requirements.
Develop and maintain a register of safety, environmental legal and other requirements.
Coordinate sustainability performance management and reporting across the Authority.
Provide support and ensure awareness of obligations regarding legislation, regulations, permits to operate, standards and internal policies to employees across business units and assets.
Undertake key safety, environmental and sustainability related risk management activities.